Anatomy And Physiology P6

Unit 5 Kerry Bird
Anatomy and Physiology

Follow the guidelines to interpret collected data for heart rate, breathing rate and temperature before and after a standard period of exercise. (P6)

Present data collected before and after a standard period of exercise with reference to Validity. (M3)

This assignment will consist of guidelines to interpret collected data for heart rate, breathing rate and temperature before and after a standard period of exercise. In order to complete this exercise we had to work with another individual and take turns to accurately record the blood pressure, pulse and respiration and temperature results before and after undertaking the exercise. (Stretch, B., & Whitehouse, M. (2007). We chose to do the Harvard step which consisted of a workout for fifteen minutes; we then completed the measure and repeated it again 3 times to ensure we had got reliable results.

For the exercise that my partner and I took part in a ten minute warm up was the first step. After the warm up we had to walk up and down the steps for five minutes. During the exercise in general 150 steps in 5 minutes were done. The aim of this exercise was to increase our pulse rate, breathing rate and temperature. We took the pulse , breathing rate and temperature measurements before the exercise. After the exercise, we then took the measurements of our pulse, breathing rate and temperature too to see the change. Once we had completed this the first time, we then did it 2 other times, so in total 3 time so that the data was reliable and trustworthy. (Stretch, B., & Whitehouse, M. (2007).

Also as none of us had any allergies, we therefore had no need to take any medication whilst the exercise was taking place. Before the exercise had taken place me and my partner were both calm and relaxed, however one the exercise had been undertaken we then started to breathe very heavily and also consumed a full water bottle due to dehydration.

The pulse can be taken on two pressure points. One on the neck this is called carotid artery however it is sometimes quiet hard to find, so people measure from the wrist, the Radial artery, with two fingers as the thumb as a pulse but is uneven and can affect accuracy. The average heart rate for 15-20 year olds is 122-163 bmp. Exercise causes the blood to pump faster, making our intake for oxygen more and temperature rise, which creates sweat.
The results of my pulse rate, breathing rate and temperature before and after the exercise are down below.

Pulse rate before the exercise.

1st attempt
2nd attempt
3rd attempt
69
77
80

After the exercise:

1st attempt
2nd attempt
3rd attempt
115
110
108

The pulse rate increases each time due to the acknowledgment of the pulse and I therefore was able to get more accurate results.

Breathing rate before the exercise:

1st attempt
2nd attempt
3rd attempt
28
24
19

After the exercise:

1st attempt
2nd attempt
3rd attempt
45
39
31

Before the exercise the breathing decreased when I was counting how many breaths I can take in a minute. However whilst breathing, my breathing rate was not normal but it was essential for me to keep the results reliable.

Temperature before the exercise:

1st attempt
2nd attempt
3rd attempt
36.9
36.9
36.9

After the exercise:

1st attempt
2nd attempt
3rd attempt
36.9
36.9
36.9

The temperature was relatively constant before and after the exercise.

Bar charts for the results
Key=
Series 1= before exercise
Series 2= after exercise

Pulse rate

Breathing rate

Temperature

References

Stretch, B., & Whitehouse, M. (2007). Health and Social Care Book 1. Pearson Education Limited: Essex.
Stretch, B., & Whitehouse, M. (2010). Health and Social Care Book 1 Level 3. Pearson Education Limited: Essex.

References: Stretch, B., & Whitehouse, M. (2007). Health and Social Care Book 1. Pearson Education Limited: Essex. Stretch, B., & Whitehouse, M. (2010). Health and Social Care Book 1 Level 3. Pearson Education Limited: Essex.